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The OPC XML Server Developer Studio .NET offers a fast and easy access to the OPC XML-DA (XML-DA) technology. Develop OPC XML-DA 1.01 compliant Servers with C#/VB.NET or any other compiler capable of generating a .NET assembly.

The developer can concentrate on his application and servers can be developed fast and easily without the need to spend a lot of time learning how to implement the OPC specification. The server API is easy to use and many OPC specific functions, e.g. creating a subscription or browsing the address space are handled by the framework. Even the complex polled refresh handling is handled by the framework.

The “Framework” includes all OPC XML-DA 1.01 web service handling and ensures the OPC compliance. It is implemented as a generic .NET based assembly.

The “Server API” defines easy to use interface functions required for developing OPC XML-DA compliant servers. The provided sample XML-DA servers make development quick and simple. By using this API XML-DA servers can be easily implemented by adapting just a few functions. Nevertheless the API doesn’t restrict the developer and is designed for flexibility and speed. Small XML-DA Servers with a few items as well as large XML-DA Servers with thousands of items are supported.

The OPC XML Server Developer Studio .NET offers unique features for performance and functionality improvements of the developed OPC Server like Event Driven Mode for Device Access.

• Short time-to-market for standard compliant products. Develop OPC servers in days instead of weeks or months.
• Highly utilizable tool for quick and easy development of OPC compliant servers.
• Powerful possibilities for performance optimizations.
• Event Driven Mode for Device Access.
• Custom Properties.
• Server is implemented as an ASP.NET Web Service.
• Servers are fully compliant to the OPC Specification XML-DA 1.01.
• Tested with the OPC Foundation Compliance Test Tool.
• The application specific part can be implemented with C#/VB.NET or any other compiler capable of generating a .NET assembly.
• Extensive diagnostic and installation support.

• Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Windows Vista
• IIS 
• .NET Framework 2.0
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

License Model:

Technosoftware's Source License allows several developers in the same company and same company location to develop applications on multiple PC's and charges no royalties, runtimes, or server deployment fees. (.NET/Windows only) which maximizes cost savings at application distribution and installations . A license is needed for each developer who will be working with our products, and volume discounts are available. If you would like to see a custom quotation that includes volume pricing, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The full license agreement is available at Technosoftware-SLA.pdf .

Subscription Coverage:
All Technosoftware licenses include a 1 year subscription for unlimited support including access to our Helpdesk, which allows customers to interact directly with our engineers. The Helpdesk allows Technosoftware customers to enter questions, track responses, and review solutions any time. All Technosoftware licenses also include 1 year of access to all new releases, both major and minor. After year 1, you may choose whether or not to renew your subscription to retain access to support and new releases.

Self-Tested for Compliance

The OPC Foundation Self-Tested for Compliance logo indicates that these products have been tested by the manufacturer to be compliant with the following OPC Specifications: XML-DA 1.01. Additional information about compliance testing, logo program and a summary of test results for the OPC Server Developer Studio .NET can be found at www.opcfoundation.org.